Investigation of the Behaviour for Reinforced Concrete Beam Using Non Linear Three Dimensional Finite Elements
Journal Title: International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
This study presents theoretical investigation that reinforced concrete and composite construction might be suitably combined to give a new structural material : composite reinforced concrete. To study theoretically the composite beam, non-linear three-dimensional finite elements have been used to analyze the tested beam. The 8-node brick elements in (ANSYS) are used to represent the concrete, the steel bars are modelled as discrete axial members connected with concrete elements at shared nodes assuming perfect bond between the concrete and the steel. The results obtained by finite element solution showed good agreement with experimental results. The main objective of the present investigation is to carry out a nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete beams resting on elastic foundation. Material nonlinearities due to cracking of concrete, plastic flow, crushing of concrete and yielding of reinforcement are considered. Foundation representation is assumed linear using Winkler model.The reinforced concrete beam is modelled by using three dimensional finite elements with steel bars as smeared layers. The examples have been chosen in order to demonstrate the applicability of the modified computer program (Dynamic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams on Elastic Foundations DARCEF ) by comparing the predicted behaviour with that from other experimental and analytical observations. The program modified in the present research work is capable of simulating the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams resting of Winkler foundation and subjected to different types of loading. The program solutions obtained for different reinforced concrete beams resting on elastic foundations are in good agreement with the available results. Maximum percentage difference in deflection is 15 %
Authors and Affiliations
T. Subramani1 , S. Sundar2 , M. Senthilkumar3
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